Anyway, I've had some time to reflect, and I'd like to make a list of things that I'm going to miss about Taiwan, and some things that I won't miss too much.
Things I'll miss:
- Riding my scooter when it's a beautifully sunny day and there's no one on the road.
- Being able to bike everywhere.
- The smell of temple incense as you're walking/biking/scooting by.
- Breakfast shops (see the pictures and captions below). Getting a full breakfast for a little more than a dollar? Yes, please.
- Fresh fruit. I've been subsiding on mango juice for the past few weeks. I'm pretty sure it's in my blood stream.
- My students
- My friends
- My host family/other teachers
- A plethora of cheap vegetarian food
- Night markets
- Plastic coverings on all the beverages. Come on, U.S.! You'd make a fortune with this idea!
- Cheap health care
Things I won't miss as much:
- Riding my scooter when it's pouring rain.
- Riding my bike with one hand trying to hold an umbrella because it's pouring rain.
- Temple activities including loud drums and music at 7 in the morning.
- Being stared at/whispered about
- Not finding any pants that fit my hips/height
- Mold/humidity
I'm glad there are more things that I'll miss than things I won't miss. I think that's a good sign. So long, Taiwan. It was great to experience you!
Peanut butter thick toast. A breakfast favorite.
Look how thick!
Soy milk at every breakfast shop = my dream come true. And look at the top! Nothing spills! Genius!
Rice balls. These things kept you full for a really long time. Red rice with veggies, tofu, and egg inside.
Dan bing. Egg inside a very thin, stretchy tortilla like thing. This is a picture looking down at the bottom of the take-out bag.
2 comments:
Hey, Baby!!! I am so proud of all that you have done and seen and what a wonderful person you have turned out to be. I am truly honored to be your Dad, and I am so glad you will be home soon, probably before you read this comment.
Love, Dad
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